Passenger stuffs foreign currency worth ₹41 lakh in lehenga buttons, gets busted at Delhi Airport

Central Industrial Security Force took to Twitter to share a video showing foreign currency stuffed inside lehenga buttons at Delhi Airport.

Updated on: Sep 1, 2022, 18:15:06 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Every now and then, authorities take to social media handles to share stories of how some people implement unusual ways to smuggle illegal things from one place to another. The latest inclusion in that list is a video by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that shows how a passenger tried smuggling foreign currency by stuffing the notes inside the buttons of lehengas.

“Vigilant #CISF personnel apprehended a passenger carrying foreign currency (worth approx. ₹41lakh) concealed in “Lehenga Buttons” kept inside his bag @ IGI Airport, New Delhi. The Passenger was handed over to customs,” reads the caption posted along with the video on Central Industrial Security Force’s official Twitter handle.

Take a look at the video that shows officials taking the money out from the buttons.

The video, since being shared a few days ago, has gathered close to 5,300 views and counting. The share has also received over 150 likes. People reacted to the video with different comments. “Well-done #CISF soldier. Proud @CISFHQrs. You are providing security in India's busiest airport with such promptness,” wrote a Twitter user. “Super crackdown,” expressed another. “Congratulations to the vigilant CISF team. "Great job,” expressed another. “Amazing job by the team,” commented a third.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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